Tuesday Tutorials - Last Minute Gifts

Do you need some last minute gifts? There's still time and these tutorials are sure to help you out.

The first one is made from "theater-sized" boxes of candy, wrapped in white paper with a pair of gloves tied on... Find the rest of the details on how to make these cuties and a few other projects at www.realmomkitchen.com

How about a cute phone cozy? Instructions on how to make this can be found at www.fairyfacedesigns.blogspot.com

Who couldn't use an insulated casserole carrier? This one seems like it would be pretty simple to make. Instructions can be found at www.2littlehooligans.com

These clothespin magnets are cute and would be great for the teacher. Instructions can be found at www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com

Hope these ideas help a little!
Happy Holidays!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Recipes --- Christmas Cookies

Here are some great cookie recipes for Christmas or for that Cookies Sharing Party.


Candy Cane Cookies  from I Heart Naptime.

Gingerbread Cookies from  Delish.com

 Snowball Cookies from My Recipes.com

 Choco-Caramel Cookies from Family Circle.

Enjoy!

Blog Party Sunday -- Show Off Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. It is that time again.

The holidays are approaching quicker than we want them to.

We would love to have you show us what you have for sale for the coming months or how about something you made for a loved one.


You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.

The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items.
4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops,  post about it on your  blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

<a href="http://www.byyourhands.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy110/ByYourHands/blogparty.jpg">, </a>

Today's Featured Shop -- Huckleberry Lady

Today's featured shop is Huckleberry Lady.


Christmas Sign - Christmas Begins with Christ - vinyl saying on tile on wood block

Custom Family Name with Est. Date/wedding/Anniversary/Shower/Christimas Gift

 Always Kiss Me Goodnight wall plaque

Skinny Girl /Chocolate Sign

Be sure and visit the Huckleberry Lady's shop to see all her handmade signs.   http://www.etsy.com/shop/huckleberrylady

Thursday Giveaway Party - Add your giveaway link

Our weekly giveaway link opportunity is a way for you to share your giveaways with our readers.

This is a continuing link party and giveaways are removed as they end.   Please don't forget to add the end date of your giveaway to the name of your giveaway.

The rules are easy:

You must be a follower of our blog.

Add our logo to your blog sidebar.  This is very easy to do.   Save our logo below to your computer,  select add gadget in your blog settings,  choose add picture and select our logo from  your computer and then link it to http://www.byyourhands.com



When you enter the title of your giveaway, please add the end date of your giveaway. 

Be sure the url is the direct link to your giveaway blog post. Make sure you are linking directly to your giveaway.

Family friendly giveaways only.